Azuela Elem School

www.cps.edu

718 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Azuela Elementary School, located in the West Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. Its location on West Marquette Road serves as a local hub for families in the surrounding area, reflecting the diverse demographics of the Southwest Side of Chicago.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Azuela Elementary is known for fostering a structured environment aimed at preparing students for high school success. The school often prioritizes initiatives that support literacy, mathematics, and extracurricular enrichment to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining close ties with the local community, Azuela strives to create a supportive culture where staff and families collaborate to address the specific needs of their students and improve overall school performance.

718

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Azuela Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	695
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	4

Hispanic
695 (96.8 %)
Black
8 (1.1 %)
White
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)535-7395
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 105

Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Azuela Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	80
Grade 7	89
Grade 8	105
Grade 9	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Azuela Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	344	47.9%
Male	374	52.1%

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